What's it made of?
Verb patterns
Phrasal verbs with up and out
except for, apart from, (not) even
Giving advice
100

This object is usually made of leather or fabric, has several pockets, and is used to carry your money and important cards.

Wallet

100

I often dream about ____ (live) in another country.

living

Dream about means "imagine your future”

100

Tidy a room or organize and remove mess.

clean up / tidy up

100

Everyone went to the party _____ John, who was sick.

except for


100

You have a cold. You _____ go to the gym today because it could make you worse.

shouldn't

200

This item is often made of glass and metal, and people use it to protect their eyes from bright sunlight.

Sunglasses

200

Please remember ____ (lock) the door before you leave.

to lock

Remember to is used when it is important not to forget something.

200

Separate clothes by color or type before washing.

sort out

200

_____ the usual homework, we have to write a report.

Apart from


This phrase is similar to “in addition to” or “besides,” but can also mean “other than”.

200

It’s raining heavily and your shoes are leaking. You _____ to take an umbrella or wear waterproof boots.

ought

300

This object is commonly made of paper or plastic, contains personal information, and can be used to check into flights or hotels.

ID card

300

He stopped ____ (buy) a coffee on his way to work.

to buy

Stop to is used when you interrupt one action in order to do another.

300

Wash the dishes after a meal.

Wash up 

(Do the washing up)

300

She has so much energy that she dusted all the furniture and _____ cleaned the windows!

even


"Even" is used to emphasize something surprising, unexpected, or extreme. 

300

A: I feel like doing something fun this weekend.

B: You _____ visit the new art exhibition in town.

could

400

This small object is usually made of metal, sometimes with a plastic cover, and you use it to open a specific door or lock.

Key

400

They carried on ____ (argue) even after the teacher arrived.

arguing

Carry on means “continue”

400

Get rid of something permanently. 

Throw away / Throw out

400

He’s so tired he can’t walk; he can’t _____ stand up.

even

"Not even" is used to show something is surprising in the negative.

400

A: I can’t decide whether to take up running or join a gym.

B: _____ try running outdoors? It's cheaper than joining a gym!

Why don't you

500

This object is often made of aluminum, plastic, and electronic parts, holds digital memory, and can store music, documents, and photos.

USB flash drive / Pen drive

500

I struggle with ____ (stay) motivated when I’m tired.

staying

Struggle with is used when something is difficult or challenging.

500

Return everything to its proper place so it’s organized again.

Put away

500

The museum is open daily, _____ the first Monday of each month, when it is closed for maintenance.

except for


"Except for" is used to show that one or a few things are excluded from a general statement.

500

A: My sister is mad at me because I was late to the cinema, but I wasn’t the only one responsible — the taxi broke down and then the traffic was terrible.

B: _____ I would apologise anyway. It shows you care and might help calm her down.

If I were you

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